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What are the surface sterilants?

The spelling "sterilent" is erroneous; see "sterilant".


What is the government agency that is responsible for registering disinfectants and sterilants?

FDA


Is metronidazole 500 mg is bacteriostatic or bactericidal?

bacteriocidal


The agent used to destroy microorganisms on an article depends on the?

The agent used to destroy microorganisms on an article depends on the type of microorganism present, the surface of the article, and the desired level of disinfection. Common agents include disinfectants, antiseptics, and sterilants, each with different levels of efficacy and appropriate uses.


What kind of antibiotics are penicillins?

beta-lactam antibiotics, and are generally bacteriocidal--that is, they kill bacteria rather than inhibit growth.


A chemical that kills bacteria or slows their growth is called?

Antibiotics, is a generalized answer, however there are different types of antibiotics. There are Bacteriostatic Agents which answer your question in that they inhibit the growth of bacteria which is a microorganism Then there are bactericidal agents (bacteriocide) and they kill bacteria which is a microorganism Agents having the suffix -cidal kill organisms, agents having the suffix -static merely inhibit their growth and reproduction.


Can you take zicam and cephalexin and sulfamethoxazole together?

Cephalexin and sulfamethoxazole can not be taken together, irrespective of zicam. Cephalexin is bacteriocidal and all sulfa drugs including sulfamethoxazole are bacteriostatic.


Are smz-tmp and amoxicillin compatible?

Yes. Both of them are bacteriocidal and can be taken together. Both of them are drug of choice for paratyphoid fever and second drug of choice for typhid fever.


What is the different between bactericidal and bacteriostatic?

BACTERIOCIDE: The agent which kill bacteria is called bacteriocidal it can be done by heat of any chemical. BACTERIOSTATIC: The agent which inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria but do not necessasarily kill the bacteria.


Can there be agents in the CIA?

The CIA is composed of agents. CIA agents!


How can bacteriostatic and bactericidal disinfectants be distinguished?

Bacteriocidal - kills bacteria. Bacteriostatic - means that it arrests the growth of bacteria, but the bacteria is not killed. It can repopulate the disinfected area once the antimicrobial substance is removed.


Can you take amoxicillin and ciprofloxacn at the same time?

Yes. You can take them together, if your doctor has prescribed it. As both of them are bacteriocidal drugs. But then it is a sad story that you have to take combination of these two antibiotics, when one should do.